Portable computer with position-adjustable keyboard

a keyboard and portable technology, applied in the field of portable computers, can solve the problems that the user's arm may tire from going to the next situation, and achieve the effect of comfortable typing environmen

Active Publication Date: 2007-03-06
ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC
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[0007]an objective of the present invention provides a portable computer with a position-adjustable keyboard so as to provide a comfortable typing environment.
[0009]Thus, when the portable computer with a position-adjustable keyboard is used, a user can enjoy a comfortable typing environment. Besides, the adjustment mechanism provides a torsion force to position the panel of the portable computer, on behalf of a hinge.

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If the user needs to type for a long time, the forgoing circumstances may tire his arm.

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[0017]Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.

[0018]In order to provide a comfortable typing environment, present invention provides a portable computer with a position-adjustable keyboard. By enlarging a keyboard accommodation space, a keyboard can be adjusted to a comfortable position within the accommodation space. When the keyboard is unfolded from a base unit, a keyboard can be adjusted to a similar position, like a common keyboard, which is used to control a desktop computer.

[0019]FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of a portable computer according to one preferred embodiment of this invention. FIG. 1 illustrates a desired keyboard position, achieved by the present invention. When a panel 202 of a portable computer 200 is unfolded, a keyboard ...

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A portable computer with a position-adjustable keyboard is used to provide a comfortable typing environment. More space is laid out for accommodating the keyboard, and the act of opening the panel is used to move the keyboard position. An adjustment mechanism is installed around a rotation shaft of the portable computer. A first gear is mounted on and rotated simultaneously with the rotation shaft. A cylinder is positioned adjacent to the rotation shaft, and a second gear is mounted thereon. A wire, rolled around the cylinder, interconnects the position-adjustable keyboard and the cylinder. When the panel is unfolded, the first gear rotates with the panel, and drives the second gear. The wire, pulled by the cylinder, moves the position-adjustable keyboard to the desired position for comfortable typing.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is based on, and claims priority from, Taiwan Application Serial Number 94104248, filed Feb. 14, 2005, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a portable computer. More particularly, the present invention relates to a portable computer with a position-adjustable keyboard.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]As a portable computer is popular in the market, it has become essential equipment in a modern office. Thus, using this essential equipment is no longer limited to short-term or out-of-office use. Some users even use the portable computer to replace a desktop computer in the office routine.[0006]FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a conventional portable computer. A distance between a rim of a base unit 104 and a keyboard 106 of a conventional portable computer 100 is further than that of a common keyboard. Whe...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F1/16
CPCG06F1/1667G06F1/1616
Inventor LIAO, CHIH-CHENG
Owner ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC
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